Lagos State Postal Codes & Zip Codes: 2026 Comprehensive List

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Lagos State, the commercial nerve center of Nigeria, is divided into 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and several major districts. Whether you are shipping a package to Ikeja or registering a property in Lekki, using the correct 6-digit NIPOST code is essential.

1. Quick Search: Major Lagos Hubs

If you are looking for the most searched areas in the Lagos real estate market, here are the primary codes:

  • Ikeja (State Capital): 100001

  • Lekki Phase 1: 101233

  • Victoria Island: 101241

  • Ikoyi: 101233

  • Ajah: 101245

2. Full List of Lagos LGAs and Postal Codes

Lagos is broadly categorized into Mainland and Island zones. Use the table below to find your specific LGA code.

Official Lagos State Local Government (LGA) Postal Codes & Zip Codes
Local Government (LGA) Postal Code Major Neighborhoods Covered
Agege 100283 Orile Agege, Oko Oba, Ifako
Alimosho 100275 Egbeda, Igando, Akowonjo, Ipaja
Amuwo-Odofin 102102 Festac Town, Mile 2, Kirikiri
Apapa 101251 Apapa Quays, Tincan, GRA Apapa
Badagry 103101 Ibereko, Ajara, Seme
Epe 106101 Epe Town, Agbowa, Ejinrin
Eti-Osa 101233 Ikoyi, Victoria Island, Lekki
Ibeju-Lekki 105101 Akodo, Eleko, Bogije
Ifako-Ijaiye 100215 Ogba, Ijaiye, Alagbado
Ikeja 100271 Allen, Oregun, Maryland, GRA
Ikorodu 104101 Ikorodu Town, Ogijo, Ijede
Kosofe 100242 Ketu, Ojota, Magodo, Ikosi
Lagos Island 101001 Marina, Broad Street, Isale Eko
Lagos Mainland 100212 Yaba, Ebute Metta, Akoka
Mushin 100253 Idi-Araba, Ilasamaja
Ojo 102101 Okokomaiko, Alaba, Iba
Oshodi-Isolo 100261 Isolo, Ejigbo, Mafoluku
Shomolu 100232 Bariga, Pedro, Obanikoro
Surulere 101211 Aguda, Itire, Ojuelegba

3. Real Estate & Logistics Context

Why these codes matter for your Lagos Property

In 2026, Lagos remains Nigeria's most expensive real estate market. Locations like Ibeju-Lekki (105101) are seeing a 20-25% annual price appreciation due to the Dangote Refinery and the Lekki Deep Sea Port.

When searching for Houses for Sale in Lagos, verifying the postal code helps ensure the property's legal documentation (C of O) matches the correct administrative district.

4. FAQ: Lagos Zip Codes

Q: Is "100001" the zip code for all of Lagos? A: No. 100001 is the head office code in Ikeja. Using it for an address in Ajah or Ikorodu may delay your deliveries.

Q: What is the zip code for Eko Atlantic? A: Eko Atlantic falls under the Victoria Island district, typically using 101241.

Ayomide Fiyinfunoluwa

Written by Ayomide Fiyinfunoluwa, Housing Journalist & Daily News Reporter

Ayomide is a dedicated Housing Journalist at Nigeria Housing Market, where he leads the platform's daily news coverage. A graduate of Mass Communication and Journalism from Lagos State University (LASU), Ayomide applies his foundational training from one of Nigeria’s most prestigious media schools to the fast-paced world of property development. He specializes in reporting the high-frequency events that shape the Nigerian residential and commercial sectors, ensuring every story is anchored in journalistic integrity and professional accuracy.

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